Water Wastewater Engineer

Join to apply for the Water Wastewater Engineer role at Stantec . Communities everywhere share the need for clean water. And as they work to meet that need, they’re facing new, more complex challenges every day. Our water professionals collaborate to contribute innovative ideas, guided by scientific rigor and a vision for sustainable growth. Every day, we’re helping communities improve, reuse, and protect our world’s most precious resource. Join our team to deliver transformational projects that will benefit future generations. Grow with us, H2O+U. Your Opportunity Stantec is seeking motivated individuals to serve as a technical lead in training on landmark water and wastewater projects throughout the Southwest United States. Stantec offers industry‑leading benefits, opportunities for growth and advancement, supportive team members, and challenging projects that make a difference in our communities, our industry, and the world. At Stantec, we believe that truly transformative work is born from a culture that values diversity. It’s our diversity of thought and expression that sets us apart as an employer—it is through our combined creativity, innovation, and expertise that we do our best work for our clients and have a lasting impact on our world. Stantec’s leadership sees our people as our most valuable resource and is committed to the health, well‑being, and safety of our team. We have adopted a flexible work environment, including remote work as appropriate, so that our team members can deliver their best both in and outside the office. Your Key Responsibilities Provide technical leadership for wastewater projects, including the management of existing client relationships and bringing in new clients. Supervise the work of other engineers, including setting the priorities for their scope of work, their budgets, and their schedules for completing the work in conjunction with Project Managers. Support the technical preparation and coordination of the process design, project detailed design, project specifications with construction documents, including technical documentation from equipment suppliers/vendors (e.g., proposals, contracts, shop drawings, deliverables, scope of supply, test data, etc.) to comply with project requirements. Support technically complex projects and act as a technical resource by providing guidance to other team members. Liaise with clients, regulatory and/or funding agencies, and others to obtain and determine project requirements and approvals. Remain current on regulatory policy and rule changes and may establish working relationships with regulatory officials. Support marketing and business development professionals in positioning for potential projects, write technical portions of proposals, participate in client interviews, and support negotiations for project contracts in conjunction with marketing and business development professionals. Support Project Managers as project issues arise with clients, contractors, equipment suppliers/vendors, or reviewing agencies. Engage in leadership in professional organizations that align with expertise; write technical papers and deliver technical presentations for conferences and symposia events. Your Capabilities and Credentials Experienced in organizing, planning, and executing the technical delivery of projects from pursuit through closeout, involving internal personnel, subconsultants, and vendors. Ability to make sound, defensible business decisions, and identify, assess, evaluate, and solve complex problems. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Passion for team building and collaboration. Education and Experience Education: Minimum Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, or Civil/Environmental Engineering from an accredited institution. Experience: Minimum 7 years of experience in the water/wastewater industry, with at least 1 year of experience managing and/or coordinating projects. Licenses/Certifications: Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) is required. Typical office environment working with computers and sitting at a desk. Field work may include exposure to the elements, including inclement weather. This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that may be required of the employee, and other duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice. Pay Range Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas – Min Salary $97,100.00 – Max Salary $140,800.00 Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part‑time roles will be pro‑rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week. Benefits Summary Regular full‑time and part‑time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short‑term/long‑term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full‑time and part‑time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law). Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law. The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements. Location and Logistics Primary Location: United States | CO | Denver Organization: 1813 Water-US Southwest-Denver CO Employee Status: Regular Travel: No Schedule: Full time Job Posting: 11/07/2025 07:07:49 Req ID: 1001479 Equal Employment Opportunity Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team. #J-18808-Ljbffr Stantec